Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using NextJS Lessons ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

This platform is intended as a center for learning and education. All content must meet the same standards required in U.S. K-12 public schools.

2. Educational Content Standards

2.1 School-Appropriate Content Only

All content created, shared, or sold on this platform must meet the educational standards enforced in U.S. public K-12 schools. Content must comply with:

• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• State and federal education standards
• Age-appropriate content guidelines
• Academic integrity and factual accuracy requirements

2.2 Strictly Prohibited Content

The following content is explicitly prohibited and will result in immediate removal and potential account termination:

• Occult practices: Witchcraft instruction, demonology, satanism, dark magic rituals, spell-casting tutorials, or occult ceremonies (academic study OF religions in comparative religion courses is acceptable)
• Sexually explicit material: Pornography, sexual content, or inappropriate material for minors of any kind
• Child exploitation: Any content that sexualizes, endangers, or exploits minors
• Violence and gore: Graphic violence, gore, torture, or disturbing imagery beyond age-appropriate historical education
• Illegal activities: Instructions for illegal acts, illegal drug manufacturing or use, bomb-making, or other criminal activities
• Dangerous content: Instructions that could lead to serious injury or death (dangerous challenges, self-harm, suicide promotion)
• Personal information: Sharing of student or minor personal information without parental consent (COPPA violation)

2.3 Educational Perspectives Welcome

We support diverse educational approaches and viewpoints. Parents have the right to choose their family's educational philosophy:

• Christian/Faith-Based: Biblical principles, faith integration, Christian worldview, creation science perspectives
• Classical Education: Great Books, Socratic method, Western canon, traditional liberal arts
• Traditional/Conservative: Patriotism, traditional values, classical history, phonics-based reading
• Progressive: Social justice themes, environmental focus, diverse perspectives
• Secular/Academic: Evidence-based, peer-reviewed sources, scientific consensus
• Other Approaches: Montessori, Charlotte Mason, unschooling, eclectic methods

Platform Neutrality: We do not favor one educational philosophy over another. Creators label their perspective, and parents filter to their preferences. Content must be educationally sound and age-appropriate, regardless of viewpoint.

2.4 Media Copyright and Licensing Requirements

Since this platform does not host media files, all images, videos, and audio must be embedded from external sources. You are solely responsible for ensuring all embedded media complies with copyright law and licensing requirements.

AI-Powered Media Suggestions (Automatic)

Our AI lesson builder automatically suggests copyright-free media from these pre-approved sources:

• Unsplash - Professional photos, free for commercial use, no attribution required
• Pexels - Photos and videos, free for commercial use
• Pixabay - Photos, videos, and illustrations, free for commercial use
• Wikimedia Commons - Educational media, public domain and Creative Commons licenses

AI Suggestions Disclaimer: While these sources provide copyright-free media suitable for commercial educational use, you should review each suggested media item before including it in your lesson. We automatically filter for commercial-use licenses, but ultimate responsibility for copyright compliance remains with the lesson creator.

Manual Media Additions

You may manually add media from other sources, including:

• YouTube Videos: Only manually added, not AI-suggested. Must comply with YouTube's Terms of Service and verify embedding is allowed
• Vimeo Videos: Ensure creator allows educational embedding
• Other Sources: Must be copyright-free, public domain, or properly licensed

Indemnification: By submitting content with embedded media, you represent and warrant that you have the legal right to use all media, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless NextJS Lessons from any copyright claims arising from your media use.

Platform Actions: We will remove content upon receiving valid DMCA takedown notices. Repeat copyright violations will result in account termination and potential legal liability.

3. AI-Generated Content

Our platform uses artificial intelligence (Claude by Anthropic) to assist in lesson creation. You acknowledge that:

• AI-generated content is a starting point and requires human review
• You are responsible for reviewing and validating all AI-generated content before use
• AI analysis may flag content for review based on school safety standards
• Factual accuracy must be verified independently
• You retain ownership of content you create, but grant us license to operate the service

4. Content Moderation and Review

4.1 Automated Detection

All lessons undergo automated AI analysis to detect:

• Prohibited content categories
• Age-inappropriateness
• Educational perspective and themes (for parent filtering)
• Potential safety concerns

4.2 Approval Requirements

Content designated for the Global Lesson Library or Marketplace requires admin approval before publication. High-risk content will be flagged for manual review.

4.3 Enforcement Actions

We reserve the right to:

• Remove content violating these terms without notice
• Flag accounts for review
• Suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations
• Report illegal content to authorities
• Withhold marketplace earnings for policy violations

5. User Responsibilities

As a content creator, you agree to:

• Create only school-appropriate educational content
• Verify factual accuracy of all lessons
• Respect intellectual property rights (no plagiarism or copyright infringement)
• Not circumvent content moderation systems
• Report inappropriate content when discovered
• Maintain professional conduct with students and parents
• Comply with COPPA when interacting with children under 13

6. Account Terms

• You must be 18 years or older to create an account
• You are responsible for maintaining account security
• One person or entity per account
• You may not use the service for any illegal purpose
• Accounts can be terminated for violations of these terms

7. Marketplace and Payments

For creators selling lessons:

• Platform fee: 20% of gross sales
• Payments processed via Stripe (subject to Stripe's terms)
• Payouts issued monthly for balances over $50
• Refunds handled on case-by-case basis
• Tax reporting is your responsibility (1099 forms provided for US users)
• Content must be approved before marketplace listing

8. Intellectual Property

Your Content: You retain ownership of content you create. By uploading content, you grant us a license to store, display, and distribute your content as necessary to operate the service.

Our Platform: The NextJS Lessons platform, including software, design, and branding, is our intellectual property and may not be copied or reused without permission.

9. Limitation of Liability

NextJS Lessons is provided "as is" without warranties. We are not liable for:

• Accuracy of AI-generated content
• Educational outcomes or results
• Third-party content or services
• Data loss or technical failures
• Marketplace transaction disputes

Maximum liability limited to fees paid in the last 12 months.

10. Privacy and Data

Your use of the service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.

11. COPPA Compliance

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Parents and teachers using this service with children under 13 must:

• Not collect or share student personal information without parental consent
• Use school/parent accounts, not individual student accounts for children under 13
• Ensure lessons do not request personal information from children
• Report any COPPA violations immediately

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state of [Your State]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, content moderation, or to report violations:

• Email: legal@nextjslessons.com
• Content Reports: moderation@nextjslessons.com
• COPPA Concerns: privacy@nextjslessons.com

15. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy and Content Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NextJS Lessons.